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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Tuesday, October 19, 1999 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES SPORTS BUSINESS LOCALPostal Worker Alerts Officials To House Blaze Postal Worker Alerts Officials To House BlazeA postal worker alerted public safety officials at mid-morning today that a house was on fire near the Ponca City High School. While on regular rounds, the postal worker informed a police officer at 10:33 a.m. that he had spotted the fire coming from a vent of an addition onto the main structure. The fire, at 940 North Fifth Street, closed North Fifth Street immediately to the west of Ponca City High School. All units of the Ponca City Fire Department responded to the scene and were still at the scene as of 1:10 p.m. today. No one was at home at the time the fire began. Josephine Lewis returned home after attending a funeral at Sunset Baptist church, and as she was driving down the road she told a friend that “it looks like it’s my house on fire.” When she got there, her son, David Lewis, was already there with several other family members and friends from her church. While shaken up, Lewis was in good spirits, she prayed with her friends outside her burning home and commented that “at least she got her blue coat.” Firefighters do not as yet know how the fire started; however, it spread from the addition into the main part of the house. P.C. Millennium Panel In Another State FirstPonca City’s Millennium Committee has scored another Oklahoma first! Ponca City has now been given the honor of being the Oklahoma Millennium Legacy Trail recipient. This comes on the heels of already being named by the White House as the first Millennium Community in Oklahoma. The recognition gives Ponca City the status of being one of only 52 communities throughout the nation to be so honored with the Legacy Trail designation. The application process was completed by Candy Thomas, local grant writer. The document was supported with recommendations from Lt. Gov. Mary Fallin, Ponca City Mayor Tom Leonard, Carl Renfro and T.L Walker. White House Bound Invitations from First Lady Hillary Clinton and The White House Millennium Council hit Ponca City late Monday afternoon requesting attendance to a ceremony to be held Thursday at the White House, on behalf of the Legacy Trails recipients. President and Mrs. Clinton initially created the White House Millennium Council to encourage Americans to celebrate the journey into the new millennium, with the guiding theme “Honor the Past—Imagine the Future.” In his letter of support, Mayor Leonard alluded to the theme stating, “We have honored the past, recognized the importance of the Native American culture in our community and are imagining the future, as we develop the multipurpose cultural center complex.” Other committed volunteers who contributed time and effort into the application were: Cathryn Ferguson, Steve Sprehe, Thomas True, Diane Anderson, Don Nuzum, Carl Renfro, Mayor Tom Leonard, Walker, John Raley, Lt. Gov. Mary Fallin and Gov. Frank Keating. The following excerpts were taken from T.L Walker’s nomination letter. She is the project director for Standing Bear Foundation. “During the millennium in which we are now living, two cultures were brought together, against their will...” she wrote. “The injuries suffered in that transition left scars that have haunted us throughout the last century. It is with hope and new understanding that we pursue a goal of living without cultural injury. It was in the spirit of that hope that the Standing Bear project was founded and in a commitment to its realization that we move forward,” she said. To Ferguson, executive director of Ponca City Tomorrow, Standing Bear signifies remembrance. “Around the city we have standing stones memorializing that which we thought needed to be remembered for future generations. Also, this designation will bring Standing Bear to national recognition,” the Millennium Commission member continued. Our legacy to future generations is that we learned. We are remembering what went before us, remembering the past.” Along with the designation, Ponca City will receive a special Millennium Trails marker and will be linked on a Millennium Trails website. About the Trail The local project, Standing Bear Native American Memorial Park and Trail, is located on the southeastern border of the city at the intersection of U.S. 60, U.S. 77 and U.S. 177. A ten-foot wide red colored asphalt trail begins the journey to the Standing Bear monument, where visitors can experience the harmony and stewardship of the environment, according to an essay written by Thomas. Phase II includes the construction of two additional miles of trails in the park, funded by a Transportation Efficiency Act for the Twenty First Century. The section is expected to be completed in September of the Millennium year. Phase II consists of a multi-million dollar cultural complex that will be part museum and part learning center. It will house permanent and traveling displays of cultural and historical artifacts, a residence artisan center, and a cafe’ specializing in Native American food, an indoor amphitheater, and a multi-media technology center. Supporters believe the designation will benefit the state economy and tourism. According to Ferguson, this legacy trail is just the tip of the iceberg of what the community can obtain for being designated as a Millennium Community. Nearly NewsThe two following events will be Saturday instead of Friday as published in Sunday’s “City Calendar.” American Legion Pancake and Sausage Feed, all the pancakes you can eat, 6:30-10 a.m., adults $3.50, children under 12 $2, children under 6 free, proceeds to children and youth activities, American Legion Building, 407 West South Avenue. Kay County Shrine Club presents Matt and Robyn, a Branson Type Show, Country, Gospel, Comedy, 7:30 p.m., Hutchins Memorial Auditorium, Fifth Street and Overbrook Avenue, tickets (580) 765-5676. Sorry about the confusion, the 23rd events slipped into the 22nd which is Friday — but those two events will be on Saturday! Downtown Safe Trick or Treat Night and Halloween ParadeOctober 28th is the date for the downtown Safe Trick or Treat Night and Halloween Parade, sponsored by the Ponca City Main Street Authority. Children participating in the parade will need to meet in costume at Centennial Plaza at 5 p.m. The parade will start at 5:30 p.m., from Fifth Street and Grand Avenue, and proceed to First Street and Grand Avenue. After the parade, downtown merchants will be in front of their businesses giving candy to the children until 7 p.m. The YMCA, at Seventh Street and Grand Avenue, will host a haunted house and other activities. For more information, contact the Main Street office at 580-763-8082. Televising of School Board Sessions Set for NovemberBy KRISTI HAYES News Education Editor An agreement with Gordon Thompson and Creative Media Services, Inc. to provide television services for the Ponca City Board of Education meetings was approved Monday night at a regular board meeting at 6:30 p.m. Gary Bracken, board attorney, drafted an agreement with Creative Media Services (CMS). The approved agreement includes a $500 monthly service fee for equipment and operator costs, with the agreement expiring on June 30, 2000. CMS will provide three cameras, located in the board meeting room, complete with mixing and switch equipment. At least one operator will also be provided by CMS. According to school personnel, it will take 30 days for the cable ordered to arrive at the Administration Building. The cable was ordered after board approval and upon arrival will take more time to lay it at the building site. Personnel anticipate that the meeting in November will be televised. Energy Conservation Program A renewal agreement with Energy Education for the continuation of the district’s Energy Conservation Program was made. This will be the fourth and final year of an agreement with Energy Management. The contract is from Oct. 1, 1999, to Sept. 30, 2000. For this final year, the district will pay $4,300 per month for six months. The remaining balance of $25,800 (for the last six months) would be waived. Energy Education Inc. would receive $25,800 for the six months beginning Oct. 1, 1999, through March 31, 2000, and this would satisfy the terms of the contract. Mike White, Energy Manager, gave a report on the energy savings for the past six months. New Cargo Van Board members accepted the low quote from Bowker Ford for $17,756 for a year 2000 maintenance cargo van. Other dealers submitting quotes were Davis-Moore Dodge and Pemberton Chevrolet. An estimated van purchase price of $18,000 was included in the Maintenance Department’s fiscal year 2000 budget. Reports During the Superintendent’s Report, Dr. Bill White reported that the current membership in Ponca City Schools stands at 5,791, up 53 students from 1998. Grades K-6 are down 107 students, seventh and eighth grades are down 39 students and Po-Hi is up 111 students. These numbers are compared to membership numbers on Oct. 1, 1998. The Property Committee reported on the various construction projects. The construction manager for Lambert Construction has indicated that the softball field and kitchen expansion at West Middle School are ready for final inspections. Troy Lewis, architect, indicated that bids had been sought for lighting and curtains for the Howell Auditorium. The sound renovation will be done later and the painting completed during the summer. Discussion was held on the East and West Middle School renovation projects, much of which centered on the scheduling of the projects, updated engineering findings, increased costs association with the renovation at East, and the projected classroom needs of the district. The Finance Committee reported meeting on Oct. 14. During the meeting, John Young, board president, asked about the Special Education Program and the accountability of expenditures versus outcomes. He believes extra money may be better spent and beneficial for students in the Alternative Education Program, which he has heard good things about. Young also discussed working toward a labor cost of 85 percent and no higher. He also asked if the school would present a report on staff travel for all employees — in-state and out-of-state. Jeff Denton, school financial advisor, explained that these expenses are all recorded in the encumbrance register, but that they could give a monthly report of these expenditures. Other Items A presentation was made to the October Employee of the Month and Friend of Education Awards. October winners were Linda Arner, Certified Employee of the Month; Bret Smith and Tony Smith, Support Employees of the Mont; and Larry and Sharmi Williams, Friend of Education. Local Bookseller Wins Mark Zumpe ScholarshipLocal bookseller, Phillip Smith was the first winner of the Mark Zumpe Memorial Scholarship awarded by the MidSouth Independent Booksellers Association. He was featured in the Sept. 27 issue of Publishers Weekly magazine. In memory of past president Mark Zumpe, the MidSouth Independent Booksellers Association set up a scholarship enabling a new bookseller to attend the annual trade show and convention with full expenses paid. Applicants, full-time booksellers who had never attended the annual trade show, had to write an essay on the issues facing independent bookstores. Smith was recognized for his essay when he recently attended the trade show in Little Rock, Ark. He wrote his essay on the increasing competition from e-commerce which independent booksellers face today. Smith is an assistant manager of Brace Books & More, where he has worked since May of 1998. He also manages the Coffee Bar and the used book department. A native of Arkansas City, Kan., he moved to Ponca City 11 years ago to work in the accounting department of Conoco. A highlight of this year’s MidSouth convention was the introduction of a program called “Book Sense: Independent Bookstores for Independent Minds,” a marketing strategy designed to build awareness and interest among book-buying consumers of the unique values and benefits that are available within the independent bookstores throughout the U.S. Book Sense is a totally integrated marketing program consisting of advertising, direct marketing, special promotions and public relations. Consumers can call a toll-free information number, 1-888-Booksense, to learn the name and address of a Book Sense bookstore nearest to them. Book Sense gift certificates purchased at any Book Sense store can be redeemed at any other Book Sense store in the U.S. This facet of the program alone will benefit independent bookstores tremendously in competing with the chain bookstores. Soon to be announced is an e-commerce website, booksense.com, which will introduce consumers to independent bookstores and offer a consumer service to purchase books from independent bookstores via the Internet. “As independent booksellers, we’ve always had great ‘book sense,’” said Jean Brace, “This campaign now makes that an indelible part of who we are, where we can be found, and what we mean and have always meant to consumers. Consumers will now be able to identify and support their local independent booksellers by the Book Sense logo.” To educate consumers about Book Sense, the American Booksellers Association launched a $2 million national advertising and promotion campaign. Bozell Worldwide, the creators of the “milk mustache campaign” have created the Book Sense advertising campaign. Over 1,250 bookstores in every state in the union have joined in the campaign. DEATHSGlenda June Kelley Farris Glenda June Kelley FarrisGlenda June Kelley Farris, Ponca City resident, died Monday morning, Oct. 18, 1999, at her home. She was 59. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20, 1999, in the Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Phillip Kizer officiating; the Rev. Tom Estes will assist. Arrangements are under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. Friends may call at the funeral home until noon on Wednesday. Glenda June Kelly Farris was born March 11, 1940, in Ponca City, the daughter of Glenn W. and Maude Evelyn (Ward) Kelley. She grew up in Ponca City and received her education in the Ponca City schools, graduating from Ponca City High School. On Jan. 18, 1958, she married Donald Ray Farris at the First Methodist Church in Pawnee. She started in nursing at the age of 15 when she went to work for the Ponca City Hospital. She worked for the next 18 years in nursing in Minnesota and Illinois before leaving the profession as a doctor’s assistant. The couple returned to Ponca City for several years before moving to Chandler in 1987 when her husband worked for the Farm Fresh Dairy. While in Chandler, the couple owned and operated a restaurant. They returned to Ponca City in 1994. She was a member of the Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church. She enjoyed her church, working with crafts, cooking, and spending with her grandchildren. Surviving are her husband of the home; three sons, David Ray Farris of Bertrand, Neb., Mark Anthony Farris of Crescent, and William Denton Farris of Ponca City; her mother, Evelyn Kelley of Ponca City; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father; an infant daughter, Kelly Sue; and one brother, Dennis Kelley. Honorary casket bearers will be David Ray Farris, Mark Anthony Farris, William Denton Farris, Steve Kelley Jr., Lester Knight and Darrell Ward. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Hospice of Ponca City Inc., 1904 North Union, Suite 103, Ponca City, Okla. 74601. The family will be at the home at 508 Marland Drive. Robert S. JonesRobert S. “Steve” Jones, Ponca City resident, died Sunday, Oct. 17, 1999, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was 64. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, Oct. 20, 1999, at 11 a.m. at Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. David Clipson, associate pastor of First Presbyterian Church, officiating. Burial will be under the direction of Trout Funeral Home. Robert Stephen Jones was born Aug. 18, 1935, in Oskaloosa, Iowa, the son of Robert D. and Dorothy L. (Bennett) Jones. He spent most of his years growing up in Minnesota, graduating from high school in St. Paul, Minn. He attended the Chicago branch of the University of Illinois for one year before moving to Oklahoma State University where he earned a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in chemistry. On May 27, 1961, he married Dorothy Strozier in Watonga. The couple moved to Ponca City in 1961, and he began a career as a chemist with Conoco, retiring Dec. 31, 1994. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed stamp collecting and was a member of the Ponca City Stamp Club. He also enjoyed bowling and participated in bowling leagues. Additionally, he enjoyed watching ball games. He is survived by his wife of the home; a son, Paul Steven Jones of Ponca City; and two sisters, Patricia Altman of Stafford, Texas, and Susan Peterson of San Antonio, Texas. His parents preceded him in death. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation for cancer research, 825 N.E. 13th Street, Oklahoma City, Okla. 73104. The family will be at 1914 North Sixth Street. John Harvey William BarksdaleOKMULGEE — John H.W. Barksdale, resident of Okmulgee, died Saturday, Oct. 16, 1999, in Tulsa. He was 84. A memorial service will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20, 1999, at the First United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the Okmulgee Cemetery under the direction of the McClendon Funeral Home of Okmulgee. John H.W. Barksdale was born April 22, 1915, in Okmulgee, the son of Sidney O. and Margaret M. Ray Barksdale. He was educated in the Okmulgee schools, graduating from high school in 1933. He graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a juris doctorate degree in 1941. Upon his completion of law school, he served three years in the U.S. Army Air Corps in the Pacific during World War II. He practiced law in Okmulgee for 46 years. He was a 50-year member of the Okmulgee County Bar Association, a board member of the Okmulgee Library and served on the school board as attorney for the public schools for over 30 years. He was a 32nd degree Mason, a member of the Scottish Rite and York Rite Bodies, and a lifelong member of the First United Methodist Church. He married Waleah N. Mortimer Feb. 22, 1941; she preceded him in death Feb. 23, 1987. He is survived by his wife, Roberta Gibson of the home; a son, John William “Bill” Barksdale of Okmulgee; a sister, Reitagae Wilkerson of Ponca City; a brother, William Sidney Barksdale of Ponca City; and a grandchild. He was preceded in death by his first wife, and his daughter, Mary Lee Barksdale. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Okmulgee Education Foundation, Friends of the Library, or the Methodist Church Pantry Fund, c/o McClendon Funeral Home, 303 E Seventh Street, Okmulgee, Okla. 74447. Lucille E. HodgsonPEORIA, Ill. — Lucille E. Hodgson, former resident of Ponca City, died Sunday, Oct. 17, 1999, in the Methodist Medical Hospital in Peoria, Ill. She was 73. The funeral is scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20, 1999, in the Anderson Sedgwick Funeral Home in Farmington, Ill., with the Rev. Jeff Barclay officiating. Burial will follow in the Smithville Cemetery in rural Hanna City, Ill. Lucille E. Hodgson was born Oct. 11, 1926, in Ponca City, the daughter of Robert F. and Carrie (Dimmick) Martin. She attended schools in the Ponca City school system. On Feb. 2, 1949, she married George Hodgson in Hanna City, Ill. She was a Methodist and a member of the Ladies of the Moose Lodge in Farmington, Ill. She is survived by her husband; a son, Doak Hodgson of Arlington, Texas; two daughters, Linda Foster of Colona, Ill., and Janice Puckett of Trivoli, Ill.; seven grandchildren; one great-grandson; and various other relatives, many in the Ponca City area. She is preceded in death by her parents. Robert Charles RothgebTONKAWA — Robert Charles “Bob” Rothgeb, resident of rural Tonkawa, died Sunday, Oct. 17, 1999, at his home. He was 70. A prayer service will be held today at 7:30 p.m. at McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home. The Mass will be held Wednesday, Oct. 20, 1999, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Tonkawa with the Rev. Joe Berger officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Ponca City. Robert Charles “Bob” Rothgeb was born Sept. 22, 1929, on the farm east of Tonkawa, the son of Ralph and Mildred (Esch) Rothgeb. He resided on the farm all of his live, attending Enterprise Country School. He was a farmer and enjoyed gardening. He is survived by a brother, James Rothgeb of Tonkawa; a sister, Mary Katharine Dawson of Albuquerque, N.M.; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Hospice of Ponca City or the Epilepsy Foundation of Ponca City, c/o McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home, 400 East Grand, Tonkawa, Okla. 74653. NEWS BRIEFSGarage Damaged — A man from the 900 block of South Seventh Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 8:17 a.m. Monday that someone had run into his garage during the weekend. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. We’re Back by popular demand. Maid to order cleaning service. Complete maid service- Commercial, residential and personal services. Reasonable rates. Free estimates. 765-5662. adv. Abandoned Bicycle — The Ponca City Police Department received a report at 9 a.m. Monday that a bicycle had been abandoned in the 1100 block of West Cleveland Avenue. Animal Control was notified to pick up the bicycle. Every Wednesday price clothes and shoes, except priced items. Check our daily specials. Caboose Thrift Shoppe, First and Central. adv. Stolen Bicycle — A man from the 100 block of North Tenth Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 9:03 a.m. Monday that a bicycle had been stolen. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Free Pregnancy test. Birth Choice cares. Confidential. Hours: Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. and Thursday, 6-8 p.m. 700 West Broadway. 765-9689. adv. Possible Fraud — A woman from the 2700 block of Ames Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 1:31 p.m. Monday that she had possibly been the victim of fraud by a salesman. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Subject Held — An employee at Wal-Mart requested assistance from the Ponca City Police Department at 5:16 p.m. Monday with an adult shoplifter in custody. An officer was assigned and a 37-year-old woman was held for petit larceny. Grass Fire — The Communications Center received a call at 2:41 p.m. Monday that a grass fire was burning near the intersection of West Highland Avenue and North Waverly Street. Two units from the Ponca City Fire Department responded to handle the situation. Items Missing — A woman from the 1000 block of North Seventh Street was at the Ponca City Police Department at 5:05 p.m. Monday to report that some earrings had been stolen. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Puppy Stolen — A man from the 500 block of Glendale Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 6:30 p.m. Monday that a male puppy had been stolen. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Accident — The Communications Center received a report at 9:04 a.m. Monday that a man has suffered a seizure and ran his car into the Armory in the 800 block of West Hartford Avenue. Two officers of the Ponca City Police Department were assigned and an ambulance and rescue unit from the Ponca City Fire Department responded. The victim was taken to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. A report was taken. Graffiti — Conoco Security reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 9:39 a.m. Monday that some graffiti had been discovered painted on the doors at McKinley School. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Pickup Burglarized — A man from the 100 block of South Palm Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 12:27 p.m. Monday that his pickup had been burglarized. An officer was assigned and information was logged. Bad Check — An employee at Citgo, 320 West Grand Avenue, reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 1:33 p.m. Monday that a bad check had been received. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Grass Fire — The Communications Center received a report of a grass fire at the north end of Pleasantview Road near U.S. 77 at 1:38 p.m. Monday. The Kildare Volunteer Fire Department was notified to handle the situation. Hit and Run — The Ponca City Police Department received a report at 3:13 p.m. Monday that a hit and run accident had occurred in 700 block of North Seventh Street. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Beer Stolen — A clerk at Citgo, 400 East South Avenue, reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 12:13 a.m. Tuesday that a man had taken a 30-pack of beer without paying. Three officers were assigned and a report was taken. Mailboxes Damaged — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 4:17 a.m. Tuesday that several mailboxes in the 500 block of North Flormable had been smashed with a pumpkin. The information was logged. LIFESTYLESThe Neighborhood Chef The Neighborhood ChefApples — The Flavor of Fallby: Sherry Muchmore Apples are synonymous with fall, the crisp texture, the naturally sweet taste of Red and Golden Delicious, the tangy sweet Braeburn and McIntosh or the tartness of a Granny Smith or Jonathan. There are over 100 varieties of apples grown in this country. Choosing the perfect apples for a perfect apple pie can be quite confusing. My favorite how-to cookbook is “Cook’s Illustrated.” They experiment and then tell you why, how and why not. It was because of their suggestion to combine 2 different apples, one baking apple (Granny Smith) for texture and the compliment of a sweet apple (McIntosh or Red Delicious) for flavor, that Sandy’s apple pie had such appeal. So after trying many recipes for apple pie and researching the trials and errors of experts, here’s an apple pie we think you’ll really like and make year after year. Wonderful Apple PieSandy Bishop Ponca City, OK 1 cup light brown sugar - packed 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (can use wheat, unbleached) 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon allspice 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 cup butter (1 stick) 4 medium size baking apples (such as Granny Smith, Jonathan, Rome) 4 medium size sweet apples (such as Delicious, McIntosh) 1 teaspoon lemon juice (toss with apple slices) 1 deep dish 9-inch un-baked 2 crust pastry Mix sugar, flour, spices and butter until crumbly. Spread 1/4 of this mixture over the bottom of your un-baked pastry shell. Peel, core and slice apples, toss with lemon juice. Mound apples into pie shell. Sprinkle remaining crumb mixture over the apples. Cover with pastry and prick to allow steam to escape, sprinkle with sugar if desired. Or, if you’d like, brush the crust with egg white and sprinkled with sugar for the most attractive golden brown color. Bake in a 400 degree oven for 50 to 55 minutes or until pie is golden brown. Serve warm with a scoop of ice cream or as Sandy said, “it was great served cold the next day with my morning coffee.” Another method suggested for the perfect baked apple pie is to bake in a 425 degree oven for 25 minutes, reduce heat to 375 degrees and continue baking until juices bubble and the crust is a deep golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes or longer. Cool on wire rack. Note: Do not place pie on a cookie sheet while baking. If you are concerned about spillage, line the oven bottom with foil. (Another reason to use non-baking apples with baking apples in a pie is when they bake down, non-baking apples become mushy which perform as a natural thickener. Even though everyone loves the bright green tone of a Granny Smith apple, the better tasting Smith’s are those with a riper yellow tint.) The hearty soup dished out during our company lunch is a cool weather pleaser. Nacho Potato SoupSherry McGlone Ponca City, OK 1 Package (5 1/4 oz.) au gratin potatoes 1 can (11 oz.) whole kernel corn, drained 1 can (10 oz.) diced Ro-Tel, undrained 2 cups water 2 cups milk 2 cups cubed Velveeta (approx. 1/2 pound) Dash hot pepper sauce, optional In a 3 quart saucepan, combine the contents of the potato package, corn, Ro-Tel and water; mix well; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 to 18 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Add milk and cheese. Cook and stir until the cheese is melted. Serves 6 to 8 If you have as many green tomatoes left on your vines as I do, and you wish you had some way of using them other than Fried Green Tomatoes (even though they really are good), then here’s a super moist confection, more like a bread than cake. The combination of flavors of raisins, spices and tangy tomatoes is delicious. Green Tomato CakeBertha Hall Ponca City, OK 1 cup vegetable oil 3 eggs, beaten 2 cups sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 cups ground green tomatoes 3 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 cup raisins, optional 1 cup pecans, optional Stir together oil, eggs, sugar, vanilla and green tomatoes. Sift together remaining dry ingredients. Add to egg mixture. Mix well and stir in nuts and raisins if desired. Pour into two greased and floured 8 x 5 inch loaf pans. Or, six small loaf pans can be used. Bake in a 325 degree oven for approximately 1 hour or less if using smaller pans. Helpful Hint: To make nice plump raisins, place raisins in a bowl and pour boiling water to cover. Allow to cool, pour off excess water, then use. We’re still receiving comments and recipes on Aunt Bill’s Candy. Mrs. Mary D. Thiessen writes she has had her recipe for over 50 years. It’s the same one we printed last week. Some things remain a “classic.” And, here’s an updated preparation technique from the original “classic.” Modern Aunt Bill’sMrs. William Ralph Meador Columbus, Ohio Melt sugar in a 350 degree oven, stirring only a few times; it takes about 30 minutes. Add half the butter to the melted sugar and blend. Now, when adding the syrup to the milk mixture, a much larger stream is allowable, without causing lumpiness. Also, an electric skillet or saucepan helps in keeping the milk mixture boiling. This method also came from The Daily Oklahoman. The original method was printed in the “1932 Cooking School Cookbook” by food writer Susan Adams, known in Oklahoma City as Aunt Susan. Boston Cream Candy Mrs. Meador said this is an alternative recipe she copied from the Ponca City News Recipe Edition some decades ago: 4 cups white sugar 1 cup white corn syrup 1 cup sweet milk 1/4 pound (1 stick) butter or margarine 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup chopped nuts (pecans) Mix the sugar, syrup, milk, and butter in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Add the soda. Cook to the soft-ball stage (testing a drop in cold water). Add vanilla extract and heat the mixture until it is creamy and smooth. Stir in the pecans. Pour into a buttered pan to cool. Cut the candy into square serving pieces and store in a tin box lined with waxed paper. Makes approx. 3 pounds. Note: We also did some checking; Susan Adams was “The Oklahoman” food editor from 1929 to 1943. Aunt Susan explained that Aunt Bill was an Oklahoma pioneer “who stood for all the big things which our job of homemaker implies.” Send your recipes to: The Neighborhood Chef, c/o The Ponca City News, P.O. Box 191, Ponca City, OK 74602, or e-mail me at: chef@poncacitynews.com (All recipes become property of The Ponca City News.) Tricksters Will Love ‘Spider Web’ Cheesecake(AP) — The cook may drape a sinister “spider’s web” of icing over this Pumpkin-Pecan Cheesecake, and put nasty, nutty “spiders” on guard. But it would take a lot more than that to scare sweet-toothed Halloween tricksters away from this treat. The cake is guaranteed to please kids and grownups alike, with its creamy texture and gently spiced flavor. It’s easy to make, too. You can prepare it as one 9-inch cake or as 12 individual cakes. Preparation time 20 minutes, cooking time for crust 10 minutes. Pumpkin-Pecan CheesecakeCrust: 3/4 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs 1/4 cup sugar 1/3 cup butter, melted Pumpkin mixture: 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin 1/3 cup water Two 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened 1 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon allspice 2 1/2 cups canned or cooked pumpkin 2 cups whipping cream, whipped Decorations (optional): Pecan halves Black cake decorating gel Red licorice whips For 9-inch cheesecake To make crust: Combine pecans, graham cracker crumbs, sugar and melted butter. Press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan. Bake at 325 F for 10 minutes. Let cool. To make pumpkin mixture: Soften gelatin in water; stir over low heat until dissolved. Combine cream cheese and sugar; mix at medium speed until well blended. Add cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and pumpkin; mix at medium speed until blended. Gradually add gelatin to cream cheese mixture and mix until blended. Chill cream cheese mixture until slightly thickened, about 20 minutes. Fold in whipped cream; pour over crust. Chill until firm. Decorating suggestions: For “spider web,” use cake-decorating piping gel to draw concentric circles on surface of cheesecake. Take paring knife and draw lines from center of cake outward, as if drawing spokes of a wheel. The gel will drag slightly, creating an illusion of movement. For “spiders”: Using pecan halves as spider bodies, attach small pieces of black or red licorice as legs. Place on top of cheesecake. Makes 8 servings. Individual Cheesecakes Prepare crust and pumpkin mixtures as above. Crust: Place 12 cupcake liners into muffin tin. Distribute crumb mixture evenly among the 12 liners. Press mixture firmly onto bottom of each cupcake liner. Bake at 325 F for 10 minutes. Let cool. Pumpkin mixture: Spoon batter into cupcake liners and refrigerate until firm. Decorating suggestions: Make “tombstones” with chocolate cookies, pipe on names or “R.I.P.” and press vertically into cheesecakes. Crumble chocolate wafers to make “dirt” on cake tops. Make creepy crawlies, bats or worms with black cake-decorating gel and gummy worms. Recipes are from the American Dairy Association. Elsa Lee Sackett Becomes Bat MitzvahElsa Lee Sackett, daughter of John Sackett and Elaine Lee, was called to the Torah as a bat mitzvah during a celebration of Simchat Torah on Oct. 2 at Temple Micah in Denver, Colo. A seventh-grade student in the International Preparatory Magnet program at Hamilton Middle School in Colorado, Elsa was designated an outstanding student in her core last year. Her interests include reading, ballet, flute, Piccolo and babysitting. She recently served as a junior leader in the pioneer camp at Four Mile Historic Park. She is an assistant for Girl Scout Troop 364 and a teaching aide and student in Temple Micah’s religious school. Elsa has two siblings, Eve, 9, and Ezra, 6. Grandparents are Nathan S. and Doris Lee of Ponca City, Sam and Suwapee Sackett of Oklahoma City, and the late Marjorie Sackett. Several family members and friends attended the event. BUSINESSGreat Grand Event Set By Main Street on Saturday Great Grand Event Set By Main Street on SaturdaySaturday will be a day to remember in downtown Ponca City. The Main Street Authority’s Design Committee will be holding the first part of it’s “Great Grand Strip-off.” “The Strip-off is a fun event that has a serious purpose” says committee member Jeanee Glaser. “We have volunteers who are going to come downtown and ‘strip’ the tin off the fronts of buildings and upstairs windows.” The volunteers, called “The Strippers Club” in fun, will remove the brown tin from the front of the two-story building owned by Copeland Appliance. And then, just to keep busy, they will uncover the upstairs windows across the street at Norma B’s Ceramics and The Crafter’s Mall. The volunteers include the City of Ponca City, which is providing a bucket truck to get to all the parts of the Copeland building — showing their commitment to the economic revitalization of downtown. To make the work more enjoyable, Main Street merchants are providing coffee and doughnuts for breakfast and throughout the day. Don Copeland, owner of Copeland Appliances, has already begun a series of improvement on his Grand Avenue buildings. Last month he removed an aging sign on one of his buildings and repainted the facade. Now, he is ready to take the bigger step of removing the tin from his other building. For more information about this event interviews, please contact PCMSA Design Committee Chairman Bret Carter at 590-767-4468 (days) or 580 765-5383 (eves); or the Ponca City Main Street Office at 580-763-8082; or PCMSA Chairman Glenda Phillips at 580-767-0628 (days). “The real excitement of this is finding out what is underneath that tin,” says Design Committee Chairman Bret Carter. The committee has a good idea, based on old photographs. The Copeland Building has a interesting history — it was the original home of the store owned by Louis Barnes, son of Ponca City founder B. S. Barnes. Across the street, at Norma B’s and The Crafter’s Mall, the “Strippers” will uncover the upstairs windows, recaulk them, and then paint the newly uncovered windows. “We are really pleased to be able to help people who own buildings in our downtown. By helping them uncover the original windows and facades, they are contributing not only to the appearance of their own buildings but to the appearance of the entire downtown” says Carter. “And, we are excited that Copeland Appliances, Norma B’s and The Crafter’s Mall are leading the way for other downtown building owners in improving the exterior appearance of their buildings.” Long targets of the Main Street program, the tin covering — or slipcovers — on buildings cause several problems. First off, it makes it impossible to do maintenance on the fronts of the buildings such as repairing windows and repointing brick. Lack of that maintenance can cause serious structural damage over the course of time. In addition, the tin keeps the owners from seeing when maintenance is needed. Also, it provides a home for pigeons, a real downtown nuisance. Of course, a major problem of the tin is that it covers up a beautiful and historic downtown building. Removing the tin will just make the buildings look better. Tin on upper floor windows also make maintenance of the windows impossible, which eventually will allow water into the building. “Water is the worst enemy of buildings,” says Carter. “Other than actually bulldozing a building, letting water get into a building is the surest way to destroy it.” According to Carter, removing the tin also helps the chances of getting the Ponca City downtown listed on the National Register of Historic Places — a action planned for the year 2000 by the Ponca City Historic Preservation Advisory Panel. National Register listing has several benefits for the property owners — most importantly, a 20 percent tax credit for improvements to buildings in the district if the improvements meet certain guidelines. National Register listing does not have any restrictions attached to it, which is a common misconception says Carter. The design committee is encouraging other downtown building owners to consider uncovering their buildings as well.” If they choose to do it themselves, that is fine” says Carter. “Nevertheless,” according to Carter, “this is not a one-time event. We will ‘strip’ on Grand as long as there are buildings to strip.” Other building owners who would like to apply for inclusion in the “Great Grand Strip-Off” in the future should contact the Main Street Office at 763-8082. Future applicants will need to be full members of the Main Street Authority. The Design Committee hopes that the next installment of the “Strip-off,” tentatively scheduled for the spring of 2000, will be bigger and even more exciting. The Main Street Authority invites all Ponca City residents to come downtown on Saturday and join us in the discovery of what hides behind the tin, Carter said. The strippers will start work at 8 a.m., and continue as long as needed. Unitherm Plans Development Of Test Kitchen on P.C. SiteBy LOUISE ABERCROMBIE News Business Editor Ponca City’s Unitherm Food Systems has plans to develop a $600,000 test kitchen at it’s site at 1108 West Hartford. The past year Unitherm has been working with Oklahoma State University’s Food Processing to develop a pasteurization system. As a result Unitherm has built five pasteurization systems which are being installed in Texas, Arkansas, South Dakota and Wisconsin. The units were marketed to such companies as Cargill and Ampack Foods. Cargill supplies turkey for Wal-Mart and Albertson’s and other major firms. David Howard, company president, said the pasteurization systems are used to process turkey loaves and hams. The systems make sure the meat is 99 percent free from toxin. They were developed to prevent listeria. The process was validated by OSU and as a result about 11 contracts have been signed by the university for such companies as Perdue, Foster Farms, Hormel and Sara Lee. When the project first began Howard said they had considered the test kitchen being located at OSU, but due to the large size of the units the University did not have the service connections needed. Unitherm has developed a system that does smoking and roasting of ham and turkey in ten minutes as opposed to the process that previously required about three and a half hours. Howard noted that the smoking and browning line produces a better wholesome product cooked in the shorter length of time. During the past two years, Howard says that Unitherm has about 85 percent of the deli smoked turkey market. Howard said the plans are for the USDA test kitchen to be built on the site. Plans are to invest about $5 million in equipment for the kitchen. “We have been working on some bumps that we have with our lease with the City.” The structure, owned by the City, is the former Cookson building. Howard noted that Home National has already agreed on financing. About employees Howard said the wage scale is between $10 and $13 and hour. The company has a five percent profit sharing plan with two and a half cents going into a 401K and the rest in their pay packet. He said that much of the skilled labor came here from the United Kingdom, where there is another operation. Also contract labor is used due to skills required. Howard noted that most of the employees that agree to come over form England for six to ten weeks and decide they want to work here permanently. Howard said most of the folks in the U.S., who have the skills needed are hard to convince to come to live in Ponca City, while the Englishmen like the open spaces and quality of life that is offered here. Howard and his family have moved to Tulsa. He noted there have been rumors that the company is moving there but this is not true, that plans are to keep the plant here. Howard said he moved to Tulsa to be near a major airport. He travels three days a week on business and is in the plant here two days a week. While Unitherm does some business with IBP (formerly Thorn Apple Valley) the company does a lot of business for its competitors, but would like to do more business with IBP. Operation Holiday Help Program Set for StudentsThe Ponca a City Area Chamber of Commerce is working with the Ponca City High School DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) to host a new project Operation Holiday Help. This project was designed to help retailers and students work together in a symbiotic relationship. The local DECA chapter along with the Chamber is supplying the job training and the retailers will be providing seasonal holiday jobs in our community for those being trained. The goal is to teach students the skills that they need on the job and to introduce them to prospective employers. The retailers in turn will not have to spend their time and effort in training and indeed will have already trained entry-level employees to fill the critical seasonal employment gap. This evening from 6 to 8 p.m.. the DECA and Chamber will conduct the Operation Holiday Help training session. For two hours. students will be involved in intense job skills training sessions. Students will be required to attend a session that covers pre-Job training that will include appearance. preparing a job application and interviewing skills. They must also attend a session with information on greeting customers. building relationships determining the customer’s needs, communication with the customer and many more issues that they will be facing in the workplace. Those students that were accepted into this program were not promised automatic placement and still the program is filled to capacity with many hopefuls turned away. Those who do enter the program and finish the training will receive an Operation Holiday Help completion certificate proving that they have successfully participated. On Oct. 26 from 8:15 to 9 a.m. prospective employers will have an opportunity to visit with those students who have completed the training in a special job fair. Any business that is interested in participating in the job fair should contact Lisa Coy at the Chamber office 765-4400 to make arrangements to attend. Pioneer Transit To BeginA new public transportation service is coming to Ponca City and the surrounding area beginning Nov. 1. Pioneer Transit, a not-for-profit corporation, will offer a call-for-service transportation program open to the public at a regular rate of $1.50 per ride. Seniors, those with disabilities and youth under 18 years old can ride for $1.30 per ride. An office has been established at the Pioneer Technology Business Incubator, 2015 North Ash Street, Suite 5. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. However, the door-to-door service will be available from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week. For those without transportation, Pioneer Transit will connect the public with health care, shopping, education, recreation, services and employment. Vehicles are equipped with wheel-chair lifts for those citizens with disabilities. Sixty-five percent of funding for the new program is covered through state and federal grants. Local contracts, cash and in-kind contributions, combined with state and federal funding, will support Pioneer Transit. As The Salvation Army and St. Joseph Regional Medical Center are getting out of the transportation business, Pioneer Transit will assume their services, according to Laura Corff, director. “The community has been very encouraging and supportive about Pioneer Transit,” said Corff. “There is a definite need for transportation in Ponca City. Already I am receiving calls from citizens who could be employed, if they had a low-cost way to get to work. ” In several ways, Pioneer Transit will help to improve the local economy. “Not only are we putting people to work and supporting families, we will allow others to keep a job. In addition, Pioneer Transit has already shopped with local vendors and will continue to support local merchants at every opportunity,” she said. Currently, Pioneer Transit is hiring drivers who will be certified in CPR and basic first aid. Additionally, drug testing is required as a condition of employment and retention. Discount tickets can be purchased through the Pioneer Transit main office. For those who desire transport before 9 a.m. or after 5 p.m., reservations must be called in early. Generally, patrons should order a ride as soon as possible, allowing one hour to reach their destination. Every attempt will be made to accommodate timely service for appointments. Pioneer Transit is a member of the Oklahoma Transit Association (OTA), who advises and counsels city, county, state, tribal and federal governments regarding transit policy and the best use of local, state and federal tax dollars regarding transit services. For Ponca City, this program has been a long time in coming. Dedicated volunteers who began the groundwork in 1995, will finally see their vision become reality. Members of the board include: Art Mires, president; Karen Furman, vice president; Laurie Pettay, secretary; Martin Smith, Earl Ball, Marie Trenary, Patti Pfeiffer-Parr, Lori May, Ann Kinsinger, Tom Morris, George Ferguson, Marilyn Andrews, Jon Kennedy, Capt. Mark Craddock and Michelle Carter. For ticket information, to reserve a ride, to schedule a presentation on Pioneer Transit, or for questions, call Corff at 718-0456. Outstanding Corporation of Year Presented To Conoco CommitmentConoco was recently named “The Outstanding Corporation of the Year” by the Oklahoma Minority Supplier Development Council. Conoco received the award at the council’s recent annual banquet in Tulsa. The award presentation noted Conoco’s exemplary corporate commitment and support in developing minority business opportunities. Conoco was also commended for outstanding community outreach, promoting diversity and value for all people. The company’s supplier diversity program was created in 1972, merged with DuPont’s TEMPO program in 1981, and became the Conoco Supplier Diversity Program again in 1998 with the split-off from DuPont. The program’s mission is to encourage minority and women owned business purchasing opportunities in a manner that promotes synergy of a diverse marketplace. It provides minority and women owned businesses a direct link to buyers throughout Conoco business units. Conoco’s Materials & Services department champions the supplier diversity program under the leadership of Cathy Wining, general manager in Houston, and Phil Bodman, M&S leader of the Mid-Continent Business Unit. Sandy James is the supplier diversity program coordinator in Ponca City. Richard Severance, General Manager of the Mid-Continent Business Unit in Ponca City accepted the award. Severance said, “It is a distinct honor to accept this award from the Oklahoma Minority Supplier Development Council on behalf of Conoco as The Corporation of the Year.” He added, “This award recognizes the efforts of all Conoco employees who help encourage minority purchasing opportunities, particularly in the state of Oklahoma.” Phil Bodman noted, “Employees and stockholders appreciate the commitment to supplier diversity and are proud of the recognition Conoco has received.” This past August, Conoco was also awarded the “1999 Corporation of the Year Award” by the Oklahoma Native American Business Development Center. Conoco Inc. clearly understands diversity is a key to successful business. Notes/QuotesAttends CommissionHoward Graves, co-owner and manager of Kids Kastle, 729 North Fourteenth, recently attended the FunExpo at the Sands Expo and Convention Center, Las Vegas. Sponsored by the International Association of Family Entertainment Centers (IAFEC), the FunExpo offers the opportunity to those in fun for the business of it to meet with over 300 national suppliers and see the products first hand. Additionally, Graves attended business-building sessions to learn, share and network with those in the industry. Nutri/System Hires StavinskyNutri/System, Prospect and Union, has commissioned Mickey Stavinsky as massage therapist. Stavinsky has completed his course work at the Oklahoma School of Natural Healing in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He studied many modalities in the field of alternative medicine. Natural healing focuses on the premise that the body continually strives to heal itself and, with a little help and cooperation from us, it can do quite a marvelous job. Besides the new service with nutri/system, Stavinsky has been invited by The Flying Doctors of America to serve the doctors and patients with his skills as a manual therapist on their trips. In addition to therapeutic massage, nutri/system has a nail salon, tanning bed, toning program, weight loss system, vitamin therapy, facials, and body wraps (walk-ins or by appointment). Curves SpeakerA recent speaker at Curves for Women was Cecelia Schieber, Registered, Licensed Dietitian, speaking on “Setting the Record Straight The Truth about Fad Diets & Zoning in on Diet Choices. Diet wars rage over proteins and carbohydrates and the debate continues over what makes people fat. The newest diet craze says sugar, not fat, is the culprit in weight gain. Schieber asked the question “What has happened to healthy eating and exercise?” Stout Joins PrudentialTeresa Stout has been named Marketing Assistant to David Lowther in Prudential’s Ponca City office located at 404 East Broadway. In this position, Stout provides support for the sales and customer service of Lowther’s property and casualty insurance in the Ponca City office. The agency serves the insurance and financial service needs of clients in the north central Oklahoma area. It offers auto and homeowners insurance, as well as personal liability and watercraft insurance through Prudential Property Insurance Company. Stout recently earned a property and casualty license from the State of Oklahoma. She also attended and completed Prudential’s property and casualty school in Dallas, an intense program where she completed her certification process. Stout and her husband, Lee, a local attorney in the office of Gary Bracken, live in Ponca City with their four children. They are both active in the community, Lee is in the Noon Lions and Teresa is active in the Mothers Club, and they are members of the First Baptist Church. Chamber Goodwill DaysPonca City Chamber of Commerce Goodwill day is set for Oct. 26, according to Russ Parker, chairman of the Ambassador Committee. The Chamber membership will be divided up city wide in grid-style. The morning shift will be from 9 a.m., to noon and the afternoon shift is slated from 1 to 4 p.m. A complimentary lunch for Ambassadors is slated at noon. SPORTSCat JVs Fall To Enid Cat JVs Fall To EnidEnid scored on the last play of the first half and added two TDs in the second half to defeat the Ponca City JVs, 26-6, at Sullins Stadium Monday night. Both teams scored early on kicking mistakes. A bad snap from center on a Ponca City punt attempt sailed into the end zone and was recovered by the Plainsmen for a touchdown. Enid kicked the extra point for a 7-0 lead. But Enid returned the favor a series later when the Plainsmen also got a high snap on a punt and the Wildcats took over an the End 5. Three plays later tailback Wes Day burst into the end zone behind the blocks of Aaron Morgan, Travis Boxley and Josh Kelle. The Cats went for two points but the pass attempt fell incomplete. The defenses battled until the final minute of the half when Enid scored in a 60-yard pass play as the buzzer sounded ending then first half. Enid scored twice more in the second half and the Wildcats couldn’t answer. However, the Po-Hi coaches were pleased with the overall play of the Cats, who causes several turnovers. Mark Keller had two fumble recoveries, including one in the end zone that kept Enid from scoring again in the fourth quarter. Thomas Buffalohead also had a crucial fumble recovery and Luke Gray was credited with causing a fumble. Joe Oswalt had the Big Hit of the night. Also drawing praise from the coaches were Cameron Moore, Brent Allison and quarterback Chase Kelly. The Ponca City JVs are scheduled to play Sand Springs here next Monday. The kickoff is set for 6 p.m. Will Lindsay Play Against K-State?By OWEN CANFIELD AP Sports Writer STILLWATER (AP) — Oklahoma State coach Bob Simmons says he doesn’t know whether Tony Lindsay, out since early September with a knee injury, will be well enough to return to the lineup this week. Then again, ‘‘If I did know, I wouldn’t say,’’ Simmons said Monday. Lindsay injured his left knee in the season opener Sept. 4. At the time, the school said his knee would be evaluated again in four weeks. Saturday’s game against Kansas State will be a span of seven weeks. Simmons said Lindsay has been taking part in practices, but on a limited basis. Most of the work has involved throwing, not running. ‘‘If he can play, then he’ll be a part of the game plan,’’ Simmons said. ‘‘But we’re going to do what’s best for him.’’ Simmons said he feels Lindsay is getting close to being cleared to play, but that the player’s mindset and the opinions of the medical personnel have to come first. ‘‘He’s been anxious to really get after it these last couple weeks, but you’ve got to take that process very, very slowly, until he feels comfortable enough,’’ Simmons said. B.J. Tiger has gotten most of the playing time at quarterback since Lindsay got hurt. Tiger had his best game of the season two weeks ago when the Cowboys 3-2, 1-1 Big 12) beat Texas Tech 41-21, Tiger threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score. Kansas State coach Bill Snyder said his preparations for Oklahoma State won’t change regardless of who may play quarterback, especially since Tiger and Lindsay are similar players. Both have good arms and can run, although Lindsay is faster. Simmons said Lindsay’s experience would allow the coaches to make a decision late in the week on whether he can play against the Wildcats. Lindsay has been taking part in the meetings with the other quarterbacks, and therefore is up to speed on the game plan. Kansas State (6-0, 3-0 Big 12) is coming off a 40-0 victory over Utah State in a nonconference game. The Wildcats running back and star kick returner David Allen went out in the first quarter due to a knee injury, but Joe Hall stepped in an ran for 195 yards. Hall, usually a fullback, is listed at 290 pounds. ‘‘They’ve got a guard carrying the football,’’ Simmons said. ‘‘If he gets up a head of steam, don’t duck your head. Obviously, you’re going to have to have two and three guys around him because he will move the pile.’’
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